Consider This from NPR Manchin's Holiday Gift To Fellow Dems: A Lump Of Coal On Climate Change
Dec 23, 2021
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin's withdrawal of support for critical climate legislation sends shockwaves through the Democratic Party. Tensions mount as negotiations struggle between the White House and Manchin over climate initiatives and fiscal responsibility. The podcast delves into the intersection of climate policy, national security, and the ongoing crisis of extreme weather in the U.S. It raises questions about the Biden administration's future climate goals and the U.S.'s role in global climate action amidst uncertainty.
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Texas Blackouts
- Joe Manchin cited the Texas blackouts as a reason to oppose clean energy.
- Experts say the blackouts were due to unprepared infrastructure, not reliance on renewables.
National Debt
- Manchin recalled a 2011 warning from Mike Mullen about national debt as the greatest threat to the US.
- He connected this to spending on climate action, seemingly overlooking climate change's own costs.
Climate and Security
- Manchin's concern about national debt contrasts with the Pentagon's view.
- The Pentagon sees climate change as a major destabilizing force and national security threat.